Quality made panoramic gear. Easily assembled and easy to use. Comes in a custom carrying case. I have been very impressed with this setup and would recommend it to anyone interested in taking serious panoramas.

Very well made. Makes 360 panos and mosaics fun.

I have used the nodal ninja head before and needed a second one for my NYC locations. I also purchased the larger rotator head which has more multiple angle positions than the smaller head. As with the former head I have been using the second one is equally well made and accurate.

Great system! It's being used with a Phase One XF camera system on a Robus RC-5570 Vantage Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod eith a Sirui 75mm levelling head.

Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head paired with the RD8-II Rotator from B&H, and it has quickly become a standout tool in my gear lineup. This panoramic head is expertly designed for photographers who value precision and smooth operation in capturing wide or multi-shot scenes.
The build quality of the M2 is impressive, with high-grade materials that give it a durable and professional feel. The locking mechanism is solid and dependable, and the RD8-II Rotator ensures extremely smooth panning. The detent adjustments on the rotator are versatile and cater well to various types of panoramic setups, whether shooting landscapes or detailed interiors.
What truly sets the M2 apart is its modular design, which offers exceptional flexibility. I appreciate the fine adjustments possible with this system—it’s built for those who need exacting control over the nodal point, which is crucial for creating seamless, high-resolution panoramas. Setting it up and getting started is straightforward, thanks to the clear markings and precise adjustments that make calibration both quick and easy.
In all, the Nodal Ninja M2 with RD8-II Rotator is an invaluable addition for anyone serious about panoramic photography. Its quality and performance make it a worthy investment that brings significant value to my work, both in terms of results and ease of use. Highly recommended for professionals and advanced enthusiasts alike!

I have worked with the Really Right Stuff panorama gear and the Nodal Ninja provides more functionality and at a lower total cost. In particular the ability to set the degrees of rotation and have a click mechanism is what sets it apart. I do not need to try to find 2.5 degree increments on a scale but can instead rely on the click to tell me when to take the next shot. This saves a lot of time and makes it easier to shoot in low light settings as well. The start and end tabs of the rotators also make it easy to have multi-row shots start and end at the same place. This is a well thought out piece of equipment by people who actually shoot panoramics. Lots of refinements that are not found on other pano setups that are in this price range. A small thing perhaps but I like that they provide a very good storage case for all the parts. With Really Right Stuff I had to buy a third part neoprene case that was expensive and not all that well designed for actual use in the field.

The features of the nodal ninja make setup for a panoramic shot easy enough! The stitching of panoramic shots are now perfect! Everything I needed to create multi rows of panoramas included in this kit.

The Ultimate M2 is a beautifully crafted piece of equipment and it's a joy to use. After shooting more than 100 panos and mosaics with this rig, under a variety of conditions, I am confident this is the right tool for my needs. Those needs mostly include shooting mosaics, using my best mid focal length lenses, to produce hi-res images suitable for large prints. The M2 makes that about as easy as possible. I bought the head without the RD8-II rotator because I wanted to use the RD16-II rotator instead. The RD16-II is better suited to the focal lengths I use. Shooting very long focal lengths to produce ultra hi-res images is not something I do often. I mostly use this rig for shooting mosaics using lenses in the 24mm to 100mm (EFL) range. These mosaics range from 4 shots up to 72 shots resulting in wide to ultra-wide images after stitching. Most of them stitch without problems in the most recent version of Lightroom - no need for dedicated pano software. This rig requires a solid tripod and it's quite heavy so it is not very portable (I use a much smaller pano head and tripod for the backcountry) but, once set up, it makes panos and mosaics easy to shoot. I chose the M2 specifically because it is very precise and, coupled with the rotator, allows me to shoot multi-shot images with a minimum of effort. Every adjustment on the M2 is precise and very solid. It is manufactured to extremely high standards. It is more than adequate in every way. If you are new to multi-shot panos and mosaics consider that to really take advantage of this rig you will need to make quite detailed setup notes specific to your equipment and situation. This takes more than a little time. You will need to note at least three positions on the scales of the M2 for each camera/lens combination. For zooms lenses you may want more details. If you are not willing to take the time to make and use accurate setup notes you will not gain much/any benefit from this head!

Very happy with this product. I was impressed with the quality and how sturdy it is. Had to set it up in the house to figure it out. The Fanotec website has some pdf docs worth downloading to help. Determined the nodal points for the lenses I'll be using with it and documented those values. Then practiced reassembling the head a few times before actual shooting. Love it.